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thank's for posting the pictures arien:)
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Today is september 2nd. Today it's 35 years ago that the world lost one of the greatest men.
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - JRR Tolkien
"Too bright were the eyes of Arien for even the Eldar to look on, and leaving Valinor she forsook the form and raiment which like the Valar she had worn there, and she was as a naked flame, terrible in the fullness of her splendour."
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Revelation 21.1-7
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Rest in Peace, Mr Tolkien.
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Indeed. For all he gave us, he truly was a great man. Rest in peace.
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a great man indeed..thank you very much professor for all the things you've done..you always live in our hearts..may the valar be with you..
In my thoughts and in my dreams
They're always in my mind
These songs of hobbits, dwarves and men
And elves
Come close your eyes
You can see them too
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I've been sort of sad all day, but at the same time I can't help being happy beause of all the happiness that Tolkien brings me everyday. In so many forms.
I think there should be a tradition for this day, like the birthday toast.
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - JRR Tolkien
"Too bright were the eyes of Arien for even the Eldar to look on, and leaving Valinor she forsook the form and raiment which like the Valar she had worn there, and she was as a naked flame, terrible in the fullness of her splendour."
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Don't be sad dear Arien..Do what i did every year on that day..Made that picture in my mind of professor Tolkien walking with Edith his wife beneath the trees in Eldamar..He find the true happiness..Let's hope we will..
In my thoughts and in my dreams
They're always in my mind
These songs of hobbits, dwarves and men
And elves
Come close your eyes
You can see them too
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He is with Eru now, he is truly happy. Nothing on this earth can compare to life with God.
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Ranak wrote:Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately I don't have anything to add other than stuff anyone can find using google.
Is it just me or does Tolkien in his elder days look very much like a hobbit? :D haha that's so funny, that was my first thought when looking at the pictures, before I've read the thread. Btw, very nice pictures, Arien!
Where now are the Dúnedain, Elessar, Elessar?
Why do thy kinfolk wander afar?
Near is the hour when the Lost should come forth,
And the Grey Company ride from the North.
But dark is the path appointed for thee:
The Dead watch the road that leads to the Sea
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Thanks again...
Anyone got any new pictures?
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - JRR Tolkien
"Too bright were the eyes of Arien for even the Eldar to look on, and leaving Valinor she forsook the form and raiment which like the Valar she had worn there, and she was as a naked flame, terrible in the fullness of her splendour."
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"I am in fact a hobbit in all but size. I like gardens, trees, and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late (when possible). I do not travel much."
-Tolkien.
There are a few great picture of Tolkien that I've seen in other places...and am going to try to find so they can be put up on here.
Gwilith
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Hmmm, qwilith, he said that on one of his letters, correct? I should remember, for i finished them only last week!
"Blood rains from the cloudy web
On the broad loom of slaughter.
The web of man, grey as armour, is now being woven;
The Valkyries will cross it with a crimson weft.
The warp is made of human entrail;
Human heads are used a weights;
The heddle-rods are blood-wet spears;
the shafts are iron-bound, and arrows are the shuttles.
With swords we will weave this web of battle.
The Valkyries go weaving with drawn swords
Hild and Hjorthrimul, Sanngrid and Svipul,
Spears will shatter, Shields will splinter,
Swords will gnaw like wolves through armour."
The Song of The Spear, NJal's Saga
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alavaro1 wrote:Hmmm, qwilith, he said that on one of his letters, correct? I should remember, for i finished them only last week! Is that where it's from? I've seen it around different places...but I'm not sure where it came from originally.
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gwilith wrote:alavaro1 wrote:Hmmm, qwilith, he said that on one of his letters, correct? I should remember, for i finished them only last week! Is that where it's from? I've seen it around different places...but I'm not sure where it came from originally. It is from one of Tolkien's letters, Letter 213 to Deborah Webster (25th October 1958) "The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien" Edited by Humphrey Carpenter with the Assistance of Christopher Tolkien.
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yes, thank you trotter.
"Blood rains from the cloudy web
On the broad loom of slaughter.
The web of man, grey as armour, is now being woven;
The Valkyries will cross it with a crimson weft.
The warp is made of human entrail;
Human heads are used a weights;
The heddle-rods are blood-wet spears;
the shafts are iron-bound, and arrows are the shuttles.
With swords we will weave this web of battle.
The Valkyries go weaving with drawn swords
Hild and Hjorthrimul, Sanngrid and Svipul,
Spears will shatter, Shields will splinter,
Swords will gnaw like wolves through armour."
The Song of The Spear, NJal's Saga
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 sorry, it's a little jok!
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Well, if it's a little joke, you shouldn't be sorry. However the thread you posted in is incorrect, but it's excusable since you are new here. If you stay long enough you'll learn your way. So welcome!
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welcome to our's little forum! i think it should be more appropriate to delete your post from this topic and repost it in another. I don't think we have a topic dedicated to funny pictures so if you want create one and post it there.
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Hi all, on the subjectof pictures of JRRT there is currently a touring exhibition of portraits etc from the National Portrait Gallery under the banner "Writers of Influence" aside from Tolkien it includes Douglas Adams, CS Lewis, and Philip Pullman. "Writers of Influence"Its been in Sheffield and at present is in Southampton until 26 September before moving on to Plymouth and then Sunderland. The NPG has a virtual version you can visit too at www.writersofinfluencevirtualgallery.blogspot.com
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